The present research describes representation and attitudes towards organic food, and examines correlations between such attitudes and values, knowledge and commitment towards environmental problems. 175 subjects (females = 60%, males = 40%; from 20 to 50 y.o.) answered a self-administered questionnaire. Results show that the representation of organic food is fairly accurate but not totally precise; reasons for not buying such products are: high costs, low information, habits, and lack of trust. Attitudes towards organic food are related to individual values and to �verbal commitment� to the environment, but not to social values. Implications and research developments are discussed in the conclusions.
Organic food, environmental risks and values: Social challenges or individual defense?
Zappala S.;Mariani M.
2001
Abstract
The present research describes representation and attitudes towards organic food, and examines correlations between such attitudes and values, knowledge and commitment towards environmental problems. 175 subjects (females = 60%, males = 40%; from 20 to 50 y.o.) answered a self-administered questionnaire. Results show that the representation of organic food is fairly accurate but not totally precise; reasons for not buying such products are: high costs, low information, habits, and lack of trust. Attitudes towards organic food are related to individual values and to �verbal commitment� to the environment, but not to social values. Implications and research developments are discussed in the conclusions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
